The RoadFS Podcast

In this special end-of-year episode of The RoadFS Detail Memoirs Podcast, hosts Rod and Jody sit down with Paulo of Owner’s Pride Canada, an international detailing trainer and 2024 Detailing Olympics medalist. They discuss the evolution of Owner’s Pride Canada, Paulo’s innovative training programs, and the industry-shifting product Peel Clear—a new water-based peelable paint system offering the d...

Big things are happening in the detailing industry! This week on the RoadFS / DetailBookie Podcast, we’re excited to welcome Damon Gray, Owner of Owner’s Pride, for an exclusive conversation about what’s coming in 2026. In this episode of the RoadFS Detail Bookie Podcast, Jody and Rod sit down with Damon Gray, founder of Owner’s Pride, to talk about innovation, adversity, and how OP became one of...

In this episode of the RoadFS Detail Bookie Podcast, hosts Jody Sedrick and Rod Pusey sit down with Sheldon Kaye, the mastermind behind the Mobile Tech Expo (MTE), to celebrate its 25th anniversary. What started as a small gathering in a hallway in 2000 has evolved into one of the largest and most influential shows in the detailing and PDR industries. Sheldon reflects on MTE’s humble beginnings, t...

Welcome back to another episode of the RoadFS DetailBookie Podcast, where we sit down with the industry’s top movers, shakers, and innovators! This week, Jody and Rod are joined by the dynamic duo — Mike Carlin and Dustin Jackson of IGL Coatings and Epic Garage. From buying an established brand to rebuilding it from the inside out, these two share what it really takes to run, scale, and sustain a...

In this episode of the RoadFS DetailBookie Podcast, hosts Jody Sedrick and Rod Pusey sit down with Matt Cubano and Justin from VIP Surface Concepts in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. What began as door-to-door detailing has evolved into a thriving, climate-controlled shop serving automotive, marine, and industrial clients. We discuss the grind of growing from a mobile detailer to a business owner, buildin...

The RoadFS DetailBookie Podcast welcomes Jeremy Harding, National Sales Manager of Nasiol USA, fresh off SEMA 2025.Jeremy sits down with Jody Sedrick and Rod Pusey to talk about where the ceramic coating industry is headed — from next-gen single-layer coatings to real-world use cases beyond cars. They dig into how Nasiol went from being “the new name at the booth” to a global player manufacturing...

💥 Welcome to the ultimate detailing showdown! In this episode of the RoadFS DetailBookie Podcast, Jody and Rod sit down with Alex Russell from the Detail Solutions Podcast to dive deep into the event everyone’s talking about — the MTE Paint Correction Competition 🏆What started as a wild idea (and a few skeptics) has turned into one of the most exciting, skill-based competitions in the detailing...

Welcome back to another high-octane episode of the RoadFS Detail Boogie Podcast! 🎉This week, Rod and Jody sit down with one of our favorite people in the detailing industry — Josh Pierce, now officially the Brand Development Director at Car Candy! 🍭We dive into:👉 Josh’s exciting new role and what’s next for Car Candy👉 Favorite Car Candy products (yes, Chocolate Thunder gets some love!)👉 The p...

In this powerful episode of the RoadFS Detail Bookie Podcast, hosts Jody Sedrick and Rod Pusey catch up with industry legend Levi Gates — known to many as The Master of Shine. After an incredible 10-year run helping build The Rag Company into a global detailing brand, Levi opens up about his bold transition to Liquid Elements North America, his new role as Director, and how he’s helping bring the...

In this inspiring episode of the  RoadFS Detail Bookie Podcast , hosts  Jody Sedrick  and  Rod Pusey  sit down with Canadian detailer  Carter Jones , founder of  Handicapped and Hustlin’ . Carter shares his incredible story of building a successful detailing business while living with cerebral palsy — proving that passion, grit, and creativity can overcome any obstacle. From reworking his van setu...

In this powerful and hilarious episode of the  RoadFS Podcast , hosts Jody and Rod sit down with detailing pros  Rain Albertson  and  Rasheed Baker  to talk about preparing detailing businesses for the winter slowdown—and end up diving deep into  ego, collaboration, and community  in the detailing industry. The crew shares laughs and lessons from the field—from sweating through 100° days in Jackso...

We are super excited to let you know that we've made MAJOR enhancements to DetailBookie's integration with SQAURE. Plus updates on RoadFS Payments with Paystri. In this episode of the RoadFS & DetailBookie Podcast, Jody and Rod dive into exciting new software updates and what they mean for detailers. • Big Announcement: DetailBookie now has full Square integration—from web payments to...

We sit down with Rick from Angel Wax to unpack the brand’s journey from a small shop in Holland to a global, family-style network across 35–40 countries (200+ U.S. installers). Rick shares how in-house R&D (yep, a real lab) drives constant iteration—think Genesis updates, Resurrection 2.0, new pad systems, wheel/Marine compounds, water-spot removers, and acid shampoos—battle-tested in tough cl...

This Week on the RoadFS PodcastWe’re joined by industry veteran Dann E. Williams, Director of Dealership Development at Ceramic Pro, for an in-depth look at their innovative dealership program that enables ceramic coatings, PPF, and window tint to be sold through F&I with re-insurable, compliant warranties—direct to one of 250+ Ceramic Pro Elite Stores. Dan breaks down the White Glove Concierg...

In this in-depth conversation, Sarah shares her incredible 12-year journey in the detailing industry — from stumbling into the craft with no prior car passion to becoming a respected trainer known for her heart, humility, and skill. She opens up about finding purpose, staying laser-focused, and the importance of caring about people more than shiny cars. You’ll hear powerful insights on:• Why passi...

Join us for an insider look at the upcoming 3-day training event happening September 4–6 at the RUPES BigFoot Academy in Louisville, Colorado. This is more than just a class—it's a transformative, hands-on experience with three industry leaders:RUPES USA: Learn advanced polishing, sanding, and rotary techniques from world-class trainers like Ilya and Sarah. Leather Repair Company Canada: Disco...

We sit down with Pirate Detailer Mike Marine Care to talk about boat detailing and the upcoming boat training event with the Detailers of The Round Table, October 1st -4th. Well, that's what we tried to do but as Mike was joining the show is phone took a swim in the Marina so we wing it!

In this powerhouse episode of the  RoadFS CRM & Detail Bookie Podcast , we sit down with industry icon  Justin Labato —a man who's not just dominating in the detailing world but also making waves back in the amateur boxing ring. We explore Justin's  17-year journey as a business owner , his early struggles growing up in South Florida, and how martial arts became his sanctuary. He opens...

n this episode of the RoadFS Podcast, we sit down with Gary Passmore, aka That Detail Guy, for one of our most authentic, insightful, and wide-ranging conversations yet. From humble beginnings cleaning his caretaker’s dusty “Texas Roadhouse” car to becoming a respected voice in the detailing space, Gary shares his real-talk approach to product reviews, content creation, and business growth. We exp...

This week on the RoadFS Podcast, Jody sits down with Joe Kimball—owner of Kimball’s Hands-On Detailing—for an honest and inspiring conversation. From humble beginnings detailing in his garage to opening a new 7,000 sq. ft. shop, Joe shares the gritty realities of entrepreneurship, including the challenges of construction delays, mental health struggles, and the importance of patience. But this isn...

This week, we’re sitting down with Ryan Griggs and Timothy Charles Raphiel Mills II to talk about the POWER of collaboration in the detailing world. 🚗✨🔧 What does it look like to tag-team detailing projects?🚪 What doors has collaboration opened?🤝 What have they learned from each other—and how can you do the same? Join us and discover how working with other detailers—not against them—can expan...

We thought you might enjoy this fun conversation with Rain Albertson of Angelwax at the Shinetime Expo.

This week, we’re sitting down with Ryan Griggs and Timothy Charles Raphiel Mills II to talk about the POWER of collaboration in the detailing world. 🚗✨🔧 What does it look like to tag-team detailing projects?🚪 What doors has collaboration opened?🤝 What have they learned from each other—and how can you do the same? Join us and discover how working with other detailers—not against them—can expan...

In this episode of the RoadFS Podcast, we’re joined by the high-energy and inspirational Mike Murchison from Waycross, Georgia. Known for his educational detailing videos, Mike shares his journey from side hustle to full-time detailing professional — all fueled by passion, hustle, and a deep love for cars. We dive into:✅ Mike’s humble beginnings and what led him into the detailing world✅ How he...

In this episode of the Detail Bookie and RoadFS podcast, host Rod Pusey welcomes guest Chris Worden, a mobile detailer based in Albion, Michigan. Chris shares his journey into the detailing industry, which began as a hobby washing cars for his father and evolved into a professional venture over the past ten years. He discusses the challenges of operating a mobile detailing business in a small mark...